Where can I use the Hokkaido subsidy points?

Points can be used at participating stores in Hokkaido or exchanged for various e-money and digital points via the Digital Gift® platform.

Is there an option for those who don't use smartphones?

Yes, residents can choose to receive a physical gift card instead of digital points through the Hokkaido App.

What are the benefits for the local government?

It reduces administrative workload, speeds up the distribution process, and consolidates fee structures compared to bank transfers.

Digital Plus 'Digital Gift®' Adopted for Hokkaido's Inflation Relief Program Benefitting 2.82 Million Households

Published Jun 18, 2026 9:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 18, 2026 4:35 PM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

Digital Plus's payment scheme has been integrated into Hokkaido's 15 billion JPY subsidy program. Linked with the 'Hokkaido App,' it enables 2.82 million households to receive 5,500 JPY in points, exchangeable for various e-money options, enhancing administrative efficiency and resident convenience.

Digital Plus Inc. announced that its 'Digital Gift®' service has been adopted for Hokkaido's 'Do-min Life Support Point Grant Project,' an emergency economic measure against rising prices. The system is built on the 'Hokkaido App' provided by Pocket Sign Inc., the lead company of the project's contracting consortium.

This large-scale initiative has a supplementary budget of 16.8 billion JPY and targets approximately 2.82 million households, providing 5,500 JPY per household. Digital Plus participates by offering residents various options for receiving their subsidies.

Under this scheme, heads of households can choose between 'Do-min Points' or 'Physical Gift Cards.' Those opting for points can receive them via the Hokkaido App. These points can be used for payments at participating stores within the prefecture or exchanged for various electronic money and points through the Digital Gift® functionality within the app.

By digitizing the distribution process, the project aims to be more efficient and faster than traditional bank transfers. It also helps reduce administrative workload and optimize cost management by unifying fee structures. Digital Plus plans to further strengthen its presence in the municipal sector as part of its strategy to reach 100 billion JPY in transaction volume by 2028.

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Source: PR TIMES
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Digital Plus 'Digital Gift®' Adopted for Hokkaido's Inflation Relief Program Benefitting 2.82 Million Households

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